12-04-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Board of Adjustment January 22, 2004 #SE 04-003 Page 2 of La Porte including the Northside Neighborhood was platted as 25' x 125' lots. As a result, at least two lots are needed to create. a "buildable" site. Developing moderately sized homes on these lots using our current zoning ordinance requires flexibility. Section 106-191 b (2) c provides the. flexibility/relief for these development challenges. North 1" and W. Tyler are collector streets (60' ROW) in a residential neighborhood. These streets typically are not heavily traveled. In addition, the whole Block 86 is undeveloped except one house along N. 2°d Street at W. Tyler Street. There is a house to the south of the subject property across the street along N. 1st Street. The property shall not: be affected by this change. The overall impact of this proposed change would be minimal: Allowing an exception to the side set back would not create a visual obstacle for motorists and circulation will not be affected. Conclusion: Staff believes the request for a 5' yard exception on the corner lot should be granted. After a careful review .of Section 106-191 b (2) c, this special exception would not be contrary to the public's best interest. In addition, granting the request would not be contrary to the goals and intents of the Comprehensive Plan's redevelopment strategy. Appeals: Asper Section 106-196 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the city may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by V. T. C.A., Local Government Code - Section 211.011, duly verified setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part spec jdng the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten days after the filing of the decision in the office ofthe Board ofAdjustment.